Comparison

Candy Champions vs Elemental Raiders

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Candy Champions

Engage in real-time PvP match-3 battles with unique candy heroes. Unleash powerful combos and special abilities to outsmart opponents in fast-paced duels. Collect heroes, join tournaments, and team up with friends for endless puzzle-strategy fun.

Highlights
  • Real-time PvP match-3 duels
  • Unlockable candy heroes with unique abilities
  • Power-ups and combo system
  • Tournaments and seasonal events
  • Team play and social features
  • Fast-paced, short matches
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Think you know match-3 games? Candy Champions changes the rules. Enter a sweet match-3 puzzle game built for competitive online PvP multiplayer. Swap and match candy, crush tiles, build massive combos and chain reactions, and charge candy heroes to unleash Special Blocks, skills, and power-ups. Win with strategy, tactics, and perfect timing in fast turn-based battles. MULTI-SWAP MATCH-3 On your turn, you can make more than one swap before time runs out. Every successful match resets the timer, letting you extend combos, trigger longer chain reactions, and charge the right heroes for a crushing attack. The bigger the combo, the harder your team hits. Battle in fast, turn-based multiplayer matches that last only a few minutes. Each player fights on their own board, so you can plan ahead, shape your next turn, and win through timing, setup, and tactical play. BUILD YOUR TEAM Create a team of 4 candy-powered heroes and fight your way to glory. Every hero has a unique role and a unique skill, so your lineup changes the way you play. Learn your team, time your activations, and outplay your opponent with the right skill at the right moment. MASTER THE BOARD • Make multiple swaps in a single turn • Build huge clusters and long chain reactions • Create powerful Special Blocks through huge combos • Rearrange the board at the end of your turn to prepare an even stronger next move • Win through planning, not blind luck TURN MATCHES INTO BATTLES Matching does more than clear the board. Your combos deal damage, charge heroes, heal allies, and help bring fallen champions back into the fight. Match Mana Blocks to fill your mana bar, then activate hero skills to attack, defend, heal allies, or disrupt enemy plans. Strong matching and smart skill timing can wipe out an enemy team in just a few turns. RISE THROUGH THE CANDY EMPIRE Your journey begins in the outskirts of the Candy Empire, in the world of Cakery, where local challenges set fighters on the road to the Imperial Tournaments and the legendary Cake Throne. Along the way, Tiramisus — son of Emperor HugeBelly — bears witness to your rise. Fight well, win big, and the Empire shall hear of this. WHY CANDY CHAMPIONS STANDS OUT • Live PvP turn-based match-3 battles • Multiple swaps per turn for deeper combo strategy • Tactical hero skills powered by mana • Fast matches built for short sessions • Team building, healing, resurrection, and counters • A fun candy-fantasy world with an imperial story and glorious arena battles Enter the arena, crush your rivals, and earn your place on the road to the Cake Throne.

About

Elemental Raiders

Assemble a team of elemental heroes and engage in strategic turn-based PvP battles and single-player raids. Collect unique spells to customize your heroes and climb the leaderboards in this visually stunning 3D world. Participate in esports tournaments and join a vibrant global community.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Live PvP arena battles
  • Elemental hero collection
  • Over 135 unique spells
  • Single-player raids
  • Esports tournaments
  • Hero skins
Features
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EMBARK ON A JOURNEY IN ELEMENTAL RAIDERS - A WORLD OF STRATEGIC BATTLES AND STUNNING VISUALS In this immersive 3D world, you'll assemble a formidable team, collect unique spells, and face off against adversaries in thrilling PvP battles and challenging single-player raids. Key Features: • Deep Tactical Gameplay: Engage in intense turn-based combat, where each decision has a strategic impact on the outcome of the battle. With accessible gameplay mechanics, you'll need to carefully select your heroes' spells and use them wisely to triumph over your foes. • Thrilling PvP Arena: Prove your strategic prowess in the exciting PvP Arena, where you'll go head-to-head against other players in live battles. Rise through the ranks and unlock new heroes as you demonstrate your mastery of strategy and team building. • Elemental Heroes: Command a diverse team of heroes, each hailing from the elements of Water, Fire, and Nature. Each hero possesses a unique set of spells, providing endless strategic combinations. • Spell-Based Hero Customisation: Equip your heroes with over 135 unique spells, each with exclusive stats and attributes, to enhance their combat effectiveness. From Uncommon to Legendary, these spells enable heroes to adapt and overcome diverse challenges. • Hero Aesthetics: Add a touch of uniqueness to your team with a variety of distinctive skins. These skins offer a way to style your heroes, adding an extra layer of individuality to your gameplay experience • Single-Player Raids: Experience the thrill and challenge of single-player Raids. Engage in epic battles against the Evil Titans to earn powerful chests and unlock awe-inspiring new spells. • Climb the Leaderboard: Ascend to the top by earning trophies and reap exclusive rewards like Chests and Rune Stones. Your journey through the realm of Elemental Raiders could lead you to become the greatest champion this world has ever seen. • Made for Esports: For those seeking an extra challenge, participate in regular esports tournaments with massive rewards. Showcase your strategic skills on a grand stage and earn recognition for your prowess. • Vibrant Community: Become part of the active Elemental Raiders community. Forge alliances, share strategies, and embark on thrilling adventures with fellow players around the globe. PLEASE NOTE! Elemental Raiders is free to download and play, however, some game items can also be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings. If you are below eighteen (18) years of age (or the age of majority where you live), have your parents or legal guardians review this Agreement. Your download and/or use of Elemental Raiders will entail their acceptance and authorisation to you for becoming a Player, and all binding obligations in relation to the EULA will also be binding for them. Official Website: https://elementalraiders.gfal.com/ Support: https://elementalraiders.gfal.com/support/ Twitter: https://x.com/GFAL_Elemental Community: https://discord.gg/gamesforaliving Privacy Policy: https://gfal.com/games-privacy-policy/ End-User License Agreement: https://gfal.com/games-eula/

Screenshots

Candy Champions4 screens
Elemental Raiders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Elemental Raiders at 96% against Candy Champions's 17%. Elemental Raiders also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (51 vs 8). Candy Champions's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Candy Champions sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Elemental Raiders sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Elemental Raiders holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elemental Raiders has 51 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Candy Champions's written reviews are positive against 96% of Elemental Raiders's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candy Champions ships an update every 2 weeks, Elemental Raiders every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Candy Champions versus Elemental Raiders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandy ChampionsElemental Raiders
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings)4.9 (51 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews96.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings851 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB1.1 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperNo Six FiveG4AL Games For A Living

Customer experience

Candy Champions

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

Elemental Raiders

All ratings51 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Candy Champions

One-time3
  • Get 10 Gems$0.99
  • Get 45 Gems$2.99
  • Get 140 Gems$6.99
16 purchases

Elemental Raiders

One-time16
  • 100x Elemental Crystals$0.99
  • Starter Hero Orbs Offer$2.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
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  • Aesir's Offer$2.99
  • Legendary Offer$2.99
  • Hero Orbs Offer$4.99
  • 625x Elemental Crystals$4.99
  • Christmas Offer$4.99
  • Premium Battle Pass$8.99
  • Big Hero Orbs Offer$9.99
  • 1.500x Elemental Crystals$9.99
  • VIP Battle Pass$14.99
  • Huge Hero Orbs Offer$14.99
  • 3.800x Elemental Crystals$24.99
  • 8.000x Elemental Crystals$49.99
  • 17.000x Elemental Crystals$99.99

Questions

Is Candy Champions free?
Candy Champions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elemental Raiders free?
Elemental Raiders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Candy Champions or Elemental Raiders?
Elemental Raiders is rated higher. Candy Champions averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Elemental Raiders averages 4.9 from 51 ratings.
Do Candy Champions or Elemental Raiders have ads?
Elemental Raiders shows ads; Candy Champions does not.
Which is updated more often, Candy Champions or Elemental Raiders?
Candy Champions ships an update every 2 weeks, and Elemental Raiders every 5 weeks. Most recently, Candy Champions was updated on October 5, 2026 and Elemental Raiders on October 20, 2026.

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